Intermediate Environmental Engineer or Scientist

WSP USA; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Policy

Competitive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Virtual healthcare

Wellness resources

Savings programs

Job summary

WSP is seeking an environmental professional in Canada to support landfill and aggregate site compliance monitoring, fieldwork, and reporting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team across aggregates, waste management, hydrogeology, and compliance programs.

The role requires 3–5 years of environmental consulting, a degree in environmental, geological, civil engineering, geoscience, or a related discipline, eligibility for P.Eng. or P.Geo, and willingness to perform outdoor fieldwork.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of environmental consulting experience, including fieldwork.
• Degree in environmental, geological, civil engineering, geoscience, or related discipline.
• Eligibility for P.Eng. or P.Geo.
• Experience with Ontario environmental regulations (preferred).
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support landfill and aggregate site compliance monitoring programs, including fieldwork and reporting.
• Independently complete authorized field assignments and collaborate with technicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Collect, document, and manage environmental field data following standards and protocols.
• Communicate with clients, labs, government partners, and service providers to keep project activities running smoothly.
• Assist in producing technical reports — analyzing chemical, hydrogeological, and geotechnical data.
• Champion safe work practices and ensure compliance with safety programs.

Skills

Fieldwork

Environmental consulting

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Driver's license

Education

Degree in environmental science or geoscience

Eligibility for P.Eng. or P.Geo.

Job description

What if you could help shape healthier, safer, more sustainable communities?

With us, you can. You’ll join a collaborative group of environmental engineers, geoscientists, scientists, and technicians working on projects that make a tangible impact in the region and beyond.

In this role, you’ll take on meaningful field and technical work across aggregates, waste management, hydrogeology, and compliance programs — with opportunities to stretch into other areas of Earth & Environment as your career grows.

Why WSP?

You want balance, growth, purpose, and people who get it — and that’s exactly what you’ll find here.

• Our Flexible Work Policy supports meaningful balance in all parts of your life.

• A proudly Canadian success story — our work is woven into the fabric of communities across the country.

• Outstanding career opportunities backed by global expertise and local impact.

• A collaborative, supportive culture where you can learn from experienced mentors and feel part of something bigger.

We offer competitive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits, virtual healthcare, wellness resources, savings programs, and a clear, inspiring vision for the future.

What you’ll do

• You’ll support landfill and aggregate site compliance monitoring programs, including fieldwork and reporting.

• You’ll independently complete authorized field assignments and collaborate with technicians, contractors, and multidisciplinary team members.

• You’ll collect, document, and manage environmental field data following WSP standards and industry protocols.

• You’ll communicate with clients, labs, government partners, and service providers to keep project activities running smoothly.

• You’ll assist in producing technical reports — analyzing chemical, hydrogeological, and geotechnical data, and drafting clear, professional deliverables.

• You’ll champion safe work practices and ensure full implementation of corporate and client safety programs.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• 3–5 years of environmental consulting experience, including fieldwork.

• A degree in environmental, geological, civil engineering, geoscience, or a related discipline.

• Eligibility for P.Eng. or P.Geo.

• Experience with Ontario environmental regulations (preferred).

• Strong communication and reporting skills.

• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to use your own vehicle for site work.

• Willingness and ability to perform outdoor fieldwork.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory documents.

• Strong on‑the‑fly problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Pay Transparency

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT - $69,700 – $92,300

MB & ON - $63,600 – $87,500

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC - $62,900 – $83,600

Pay Transparency Disclaimer

The final salary offered may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. Salary ranges may be subject to change for business purposes.

At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .